Regimental number | 234 |
Place of birth | London, England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Argo Loose Bag, Sandy Creek, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Herbert Arthur Hayes, Argo Loose Bag, Sandy Creek, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Egypt to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 August 1915. Wounded in action, 27 August 1915 (shrapnel wound, left hand); embarked Mudros for England, 30 August 1915, and admitted to Bethnal Green Military Hospital, 16 September 1915. Taken on strength, Base Depot, London, 23 February 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HS 'Suevic', 11 March 1916 (gun shot wound, left hand); discharged, Sydney (medically unfit), 23 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, HAYES Arthur James |